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street takeover donuts...
Frank Sumrall

Illegal Queen Anne street takeover leads to driver ‘doing donuts’ around SPD vehicle

SPD responded to a street "takeover" in Queen Anne last Saturday, only to be subjected to several "donuts" from one of the participating drivers.
15 days ago
Photo: A beloved Seattle chef was stabbed at the Capitol Hill light rail station....
James Lynch

Man arrested following deadly light rail stabbing of beloved Seattle chef

Witnesses told police a Seattle chef got into a fight with two men that quickly resulted in the chef being stabbed several times.
16 days ago
Image: Shoreline police are looking for a person who allegedly set a house on fire....
Julia Dallas

Have you seen this person? Video catches alleged arsonist set Shoreline home on fire

Shoreline police are looking for a person accused of setting a home on fire. A video caught the alleged arsonist in the act.
16 days ago
seattle teen shot boyfriend...
Frank Sumrall

Seattle Police: 13-year-old girl injured during shooting in front of her family

A 13-year-old girl was shot multiple times allegedly by her boyfriend in front of her family in Seattle's Yesler Terrace neighborhood Saturday night.
16 days ago
seattle police 6th cherry...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Seattle police shut down 6th Avenue, Cherry Street intersection

Seattle police closed down 6th Ave at Cherry Street on Sunday, blocking all lanes heading south or west for an active police scene.
17 days ago
Image: Two Seattle Police Department vehicles are seen in Seattle....
Steve Coogan

Man arrested after allegedly using online ads to visit Seattle homes, commit robberies

Seattle police detectives arrested a man who allegedly committed multiple robberies after contacting victims online and going to their homes.
19 days ago
Image: Two Seattle Police Department (SPD) vehicles and officers are seen after two were detained i...
Lisa Brooks and James Lynch, KIRO Newsradio

Father allegedly shoots, kills 9-month-old son in Seattle

The Seattle Police Department is investigating the death of a baby in Seattle's Magnolia neighborhood Wednesday evening.
20 days ago
Photo: Vandals dumped 100 old tires at a Shoreline church....
James Lynch

Vandals dump 100 old tires at Shoreline church

Father Harley Crain was admiring the lawn of his Shoreline church. Then he saw a problem -- 100-old tires dumped in the church's backyard.
21 days ago
juveniles high-speed pursuit...
Frank Sumrall

5 juveniles, all under the age of 17, arrested after high-speed pursuit

Seattle police arrested a group of five juveniles, all males each under 16 years old, after they allegedly stole multiple cars.
21 days ago
Photo: K9 Quinn helped Shoreline officers and King County deputies conduct a major drug bust....
Julia Dallas

Major drug bust: Shoreline officers get 64 pounds of fentanyl off the streets

In a major drug bust, Shoreline officers were able to get 64.3 pounds of fentanyl and 2537,704 M30 fentanyl pills off the streets.
22 days ago
Photo: Reyna Hernandez, 54 years old....
Julia Dallas

Man charged in murder of Renton business owner whose body was found in Mexico

A man has been charged with murder regarding the death of, Renton business owner, Reyna Hernandez who went missing in February.
23 days ago
Photo: The Starbucks sign is displayed in the window of a Starbucks, Jan. 30, 2023....
Julia Dallas

Original Pike Place Starbucks reopens after vandalism

Those visiting Pike Place over the weekend may have been met with disappointment, as the original Starbucks had to close over vandalism.
23 days ago
gig harbor skateboarder...
Frank Sumrall

Gig Harbor Police: 15-year-old skateboarder hit by car on purpose

Police are actively searching for a driver who officers claim intentionally ran over a skateboarder in Gig Harbor.
24 days ago
Image: Comcast reported cable lines being damaged due to vandalism on Friday, May 3, 2024....
Steve Coogan

Recent utility vandalism impacts residents in Kitsap, King counties

Utility vandalism has impacted residents in at least three Washington counties. The crimes have affected consumers' internet access and more.
25 days ago
Image: A Port Angeles Police Department vehicle...
Steve Coogan

Alleged Port Angeles bank robbery results in officers shooting suspect

Two Port Angeles Police Department officers shot and killed an alleged robbery suspect brandishing a gun outside a bank Friday morning.
26 days ago
Photo: Kids play a baseball game at Rainier Playfields in Seattle....
James Lynch

From baseball games to assault, safety concerns grow at Rainier Playfields

Hundreds of people gather at the Rainier Playfields to enjoy the sun, however, over the years parents have had to deal with safety issues.
26 days ago
Image: A Snohomish County Sheriff's vehicle is seen in Lynnwood in March 2024. Agency robbery and b...
Steve Coogan

2 more burglary suspects accused of targeting Asian, East Indian owners arrested

Two more burglary suspects were arrested in what is believed to be a crime group targeting Asian and East Indian homeowners since 2021.
26 days ago
Photo: A person threw a steel beam off an overpass, striking a car on I-5....
Frank Sumrall

Steel beam thrown from overpass strikes SUV, WSP investigating

Metal debris was thrown from an overpass onto I-5 around 7 a.m. April 30, striking an SUV in the process. WSP is seeking witnesses.
28 days ago
Photo: Former Bothell city council member James McNeal has been arrested on investigation of homici...
Kate Stone

Ex-Bothell City Council member charged with South Seattle homicide

Seattle Police Department officers are investigating a possible homicide in the Brighton neighborhood Tuesday afternoon.
28 days ago
vashon island labor trafficking...
Frank Sumrall

Owner of Vashon Island landscaping company sentenced for labor, human trafficking

A Vashon Island resident was sentenced to 20 years in prison for 21 federal felonies related to human and labor trafficking.
28 days ago
Photo: A Seattle fish business is restocking after thieves stole at least 100 pounds of smoked salm...
Sam Campbell

‘Our smoked salmon is just that good:’ Thieves steal 100 pounds of Seattle fish

Thieves made off with thousands of dollars and over 100 pounds of smoked salmon from a Central District fish market on Sunday.
29 days ago
Image: Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell is seen in 2023....
Frank Sumrall

Report: Seattle mayor hires firm to probe SPD sexual harassment, discrimination claims

Four women working for the Seattle Police Department (SPD) have accused its leadership of sexual harassment and discrimination.
29 days ago
Photo: A WSP vehicle responding to a crime scene....
Julia Dallas

WSP investigating 17 road rage shootings after Federal Way incident

WSP said it's now investigating 17 road rage shootings. Trooper Rick Johnson told KIRO 7 that drivers need to be vigilant but cautious.
30 days ago
steering wheel lock...
Micki Gamez

Bellevue Police handing out steering wheel locks to curb uptick in stolen cars

Bellevue Police is cracking down on car theft as it gives away more than a thousand steering wheel locks to prevent an uptick in stolen cars.
1 month ago